Jackets, Hats and Dress in King Cole DK - 4996 - Downloadable PDF

Jackets, Hats and Dress in King Cole DK – Pattern 4996 Overview

King Cole pattern 4996 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering multiple designs for babies and young children, sized from 36 cm to 56 cm (14 in to 22 in). The collection includes jackets, hats, and a dress, all knitted in King Cole DK (double knit) weight yarn. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to tackle more structured shaping and stitch patterns. Purchasing this pattern also contributes to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, as King Cole donates to the charity with every pattern sold.

Designs Included in Pattern 4996

Raglan Sleeve Jackets

The pattern features raglan sleeve jackets for babies and toddlers. The raglan construction is a classic approach to knitwear design in which the sleeve and body are shaped simultaneously using paired decreases, creating a diagonal seam line that runs from the underarm to the neckline. This technique produces a comfortable, flexible fit that is particularly practical for baby garments. The jackets are worked across the full size range of 36–56 cm (14–22 in), making them suitable from newborn through to toddler sizes.

• Construction: Raglan sleeve shaping with paired decreases
• Sizing: 36 cm to 56 cm (14 in to 22 in)
• Stitch patterns: The pattern incorporates textured stitch work, with the tension specified over patt (pattern stitch), suggesting decorative stitch repeats beyond plain stocking stitch
• Bobble detail: A Make Bobble (MB) technique is included — worked by knitting into a stitch to create (K1, P1, K1), then turning and working short rows across those stitches before passing stitches over to complete the bobble — adding a charming raised texture to the fabric

Hats

Matching knitted hats are included in the pattern collection, designed to coordinate with the jackets and dress. Baby and toddler hats in DK weight are quick to knit and make excellent standalone projects or ideal additions to a complete handknitted outfit. The hats cover the same size range as the other garments in the collection.

• Yarn weight: King Cole DK
• Purpose: Coordinating accessories to complete the collection

Dress

The collection also includes a knitted dress for babies and young children, worked in King Cole DK yarn. A knitted dress at this weight provides a lightweight yet structured fabric, comfortable for everyday wear. Like the jackets, the dress is sized across the 36–56 cm (14–22 in) range.

• Yarn weight: DK (double knit)
• Sizing: 36–56 cm (14–22 in)

Stitches and Techniques Used

Pattern 4996 draws on a range of knitting stitches and techniques that place it firmly in the intermediate difficulty category. Knitters working from this pattern should be familiar with the following:

• Knit (K) and Purl (P): The fundamental building blocks of all the stitch patterns used throughout the collection
• Raglan shaping: Worked through decreases (dec) and increases (inc) to shape the sleeve and body simultaneously
• Make Bobble (MB): A decorative technique worked as (K1, P1, K1) all into the next stitch, followed by turning rows and passing stitches over — creating a three-dimensional raised bobble on the fabric surface
• Slip stitch (sl) and pass slipped stitch over (psso): Used in shaping and decorative stitch sequences
• Yarn forward (yfwd) and yarn round needle (yrn): Techniques used to create decorative eyelets or to position yarn correctly for purl stitches in pattern sequences